Holding steady.
Popularity of Cevin since 1958
Babies named Cevin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Cevin is a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Kevin, first recorded in the United States in 1958. Despite being an uncommon choice, it saw its peak popularity in 1966, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in recent years, with very few annual births. Its top states, where it appears most frequently, are not specific to any region, suggesting a scattered but persistent use across the country. As a phonetic variant, Cevin offers a distinctive twist on a familiar name while retaining its Irish heritage.
Cevin is a modern respelling of Kevin, which derives from the Old Irish name Caoimhín, composed of caomh ('kind, gentle, handsome') and -ín (a diminutive suffix). The name was popularized by Saint Kevin (Caoimhín), a 6th-century Irish saint. The 'C' spelling emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a phonetic variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cev, Vinny
Sibling names for Cevin
Names that share Cevin's style, for a brother or sister.
